Welsh Liberal blogs

  In his first speech to Liberal Democrat conference, Ed Davey set out his vision for a greener, fairer future for the country. In his first keynote conference speech as Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey shared his vision on rebuilding the Party and how he plans to fight for a greener, fairer country as we move forward through the coronavirus pandemic.  On the government's failures over COVID-19 Opening his speech with the challenges facing our country right now, Ed slammed the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying: "Given the enormity of the threat to our country, it’s with deep regret and sadness that I must say: this Government and this Prime Minister have just not risen to this challenge. With unbelievable incompetence, this Conservative Government is failing our people, in one of our darkest hours." This Government and this Prime Minister have just not risen to this challenge On the British people's resilience  While t...

  I wish everyone celebrating a healthy and happy Rosh Hashanah and a year filled with joy and immeasurable peace.   Tonight, Jewish communities in the UK and around the world will mark Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year. The Jewish High Holidays are a time of deep contemplation and self-reflection.  They are an opportunity for all of us to look back on the past year as we set new goals for the future. This year has been particularly challenging; we have all had to adjust to new ways of living, whilst grappling with economic uncertainty. For religious communities, the past year has also been difficult as so many customs and traditions have either been adapted or suspended altogether. However, as a new year begins, let us all enter it with hope and expectation. I am thrilled that this is my first Rosh Hashanah message as Leader of the Liberal Democrats. I am proud to lead a party that stands for equality, justice and fairness.  Under my leadership, our ...

The  Clwyd  West Liberal Democrats have announced that David Wilkins has been selected to contest the  Clwyd  West constituency at the Senedd election next year.   David, who lives with his wife and young family in  Rhos -on-Sea, stood in the December General Election where he over doubled the Lib Dem vote.   He teaches full time at a local secondary school and this first-hand experience has shown him just how important it is that we invest and support children’s education.   David is also a keen environmentalist and views tackling the climate emergency as the biggest issue we face. He wants to help create a society that supports everyone to fulfil their potential and succeed.   Commenting on his selection David Wilkins said:   “I am  honoured  to be standing once for more  Clwyd  West. I am standing because I’m fed up with inequality our communities are facing.   “It simply isn’t fair that our health services in...